Julia Phillips

Film Producer and Author, wrote 'You'll Never Eat Lunch in This Town Again'

Julia Phillips - Film Producer and Author, wrote 'You'll Never Eat Lunch in This Town Again'
Born

April 7th, 1944
81 years ago

Died

January 1st, 2002
23 years ago — 57 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent film producer and author, this individual contributed significantly to the American film industry. In 1974, produced the Academy Award-winning movie 'The Sting,' which received critical acclaim. Also involved in the production of 'Taxi Driver' and 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind.' Shifting to literature, authored an autobiography titled 'You'll Never Eat Lunch in This Town Again,' which provided an insider's perspective of Hollywood. The work became a best-seller and reflected on the complexities of the film industry. Later in career, focused on television production and screenwriting, continuing to influence the entertainment landscape until death in 2002.

Produced the Oscar-winning film 'The Sting'

Produced 'Taxi Driver'

Wrote the bestseller 'You'll Never Eat Lunch in This Town Again'

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